The African Development Bank Group has approved a $260.4 million loan to the DRC for a major agricultural project aimed at boosting production of key staple crops and improving food security. Photo: Supplied

AfDB grants $260M to boost DRC’s agricultural value chains

9 August 2024
CityBlue Hotels has invested in the agritech startup Farm to Feed, which combats food loss by connecting farmers with market access and transportation solutions. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability and address critical food security issues in Kenya. Photo: Supplied

African hotel chain backs Farm to Feed to combat food loss

9 August 2024
Farmers in developed countries have long used biological nitrogen-fixers in legumes like peas and beans. This new project seeks to identify microbes that can work in staple crops such as maize. Photo: Supplied

Major grant boosts African agriculture with biofertiliser innovation

9 August 2024
The Ministry of Planning in Egypt and WFP have introduced a new programme to empower startups and NGOs in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon to develop climate adaptation and food security solutions. The initiative offers up to $200 000 in grants, mentorship, and access to WFP resources. Photo: Supplied/Canva

Egypt, WFP launch innovation programme for climate resilience

9 August 2024
Ugandan farmers face challenges in adding value to their produce due to limited access to electricity in rural areas. Photo: Supplied/Canva

Uganda MPs urge rural electrification to boost agricultural value

9 August 2024
Good Nature Agro partners with smallholder farmers in Zambia and Malawi, providing training, financing, and market access for legume crops. Photo: Supplied

Good Nature Agro named Zambia’s fastest growing company

18 May 2024
Farming beyond natural limits: Providing water for optimal growth. Photo: Supplied

Sun-powered farms: Water makes the crops grow

18 May 2024
Winnie Osulah, the Gender Integration Lead at AGRA, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to empowering women agripreneurs through the VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). Photo: Supplied

Women in agribusiness: Apply for WAYA Awards and win big!

8 May 2024
Foster programme: Global Affairs Canada has provided $7.3 million in funding to the Africa Fertiliser Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer livelihoods, particularly women and youth across Africa. Photo: Supplied

Canada pumps $7.3m into Africa’s Foster fertiliser programme

20 April 2024
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Investment Forum showcased opportunities in West Africa. Photo: Supplied

West Africa seeks investment boost to improve food security

20 April 2024
FAO Deputy Director-General Maria Helena Semedo speaking at the closing of the 33rd session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa. Photo: Supplied/FAO/Eduardo Soteras

African nations recommit to food security goals at FAO conference

20 April 2024
The FAO equips Zimbabwean farmers with skills to curb antimicrobial resistance in the poultry value chain, heralding a transformative step towards sustainable agriculture and biosecurity. Photo: Supplied

FAO empowers Zimbabwean farmers to combat poultry AMR

2 March 2024
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